{"product_id":"black-pvd-titanium-g10-military-watch-with-300m-water-resistance-sapphire-crystal-10-year-battery-life-and-gtls-tritium-illumination-needs-attention-copy","title":"Black PVD Titanium G10 Military Watch with 300m Water Resistance, Sapphire Crystal, 10 Year Battery Life and GTLS Tritium Illumination - New and Running but Needs the Second Hand Resetting","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\u003eMIL26-AP17\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"141\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"139\"\u003eMWC T\/1224\/SL23PV – Combat Elite Military Watch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"484\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"168\"\u003eMWC T\/1224\/SL23PV\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance military watch from MWC's \u003cstrong data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"239\"\u003eCombat Elite range\u003c\/strong\u003e. Below, you’ll find details of this particular watch, including any reported issues. In many cases, these watches have no significant faults. Following that, you’ll find the full factory specifications and historical background on this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"489\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"526\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"524\"\u003eWatch Condition \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"836\"\u003eWe acquire these watches from \u003cstrong data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"614\"\u003evarious defense auctions and military disposal sales\u003c\/strong\u003e. Frequently, despite being marked as faulty, they exhibit no apparent issues upon inspection. However, due to time constraints, our service staff in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"794\"\u003eUK and other locations\u003c\/strong\u003e conduct only a quick preliminary check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eAs a result, we must assume that each watch may have some form of fault, although these are typically minor or exactly as described below. In many cases, any potential issue can be resolved with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003esimple service, repair, or battery replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e: T\/1224\/SL23PV\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Looks new with plastic protector still on the crystal \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003eFault\u003c\/strong\u003e: The watch came from a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003emilitary\/security industry sale\u003c\/strong\u003e and the second hand needs resetting but the movement is running fine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003eFactory Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1592\"\u003eSKU Code\u003c\/strong\u003e: T\/1224\/SL23PV\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"2048\"\u003eThis is the latest \u003cstrong data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003eself-luminous G10 model\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003eMWC's Combat Elite range\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Unlike lower-quality painted finishes that fade or wear off, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003ePVD coatings chemically bond to the titanium surface at a molecular level\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring exceptional durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2545\"\u003eEven under extreme conditions, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2451\"\u003ePVD finish remains intact\u003c\/strong\u003e unless subjected to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2542\"\u003edeep gouges or excessive abrasion against hard surfaces like rocks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2547\" data-end=\"2569\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2567\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2960\"\u003e✔ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2602\"\u003eSwiss Ronda 715li Movement\u003c\/strong\u003e – Ultra-low maintenance with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2658\"\u003e10-year battery life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2661\"\u003e✔ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2704\"\u003eSelf-Luminous GTLS Tritium Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e – 100x brighter than conventional luminous paint\u003cbr data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2756\"\u003e✔ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2758\" data-end=\"2778\"\u003eSapphire Crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e – Superior scratch resistance and durability\u003cbr data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2826\"\u003e✔ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2845\"\u003eTitanium Case\u003c\/strong\u003e – Lightweight yet incredibly strong\u003cbr data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003e✔ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2924\"\u003eBlack Nylon Military Webbing Strap\u003c\/strong\u003e – Based on U.S. military patterns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"3131\"\u003eThis model follows \u003cstrong data-start=\"2981\" data-end=\"3037\"\u003eAmerican Military Specification Number: MIL-W-46374F\u003c\/strong\u003e, specifically designed for the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3069\" data-end=\"3094\"\u003eNorth American market\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3102\" data-end=\"3128\"\u003e12\/24-hour dial format\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3133\" data-end=\"3168\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3137\" data-end=\"3166\"\u003eTritium GTLS Illumination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3170\" data-end=\"3478\"\u003eThis watch uses \u003cstrong data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3241\"\u003eself-activated GTLS (Gaseous Tritium Light Sources)\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it \u003cstrong data-start=\"3253\" data-end=\"3307\"\u003e100 times brighter than traditional luminous paint\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike regular luminous materials, which require external charging from a light source, \u003cstrong data-start=\"3397\" data-end=\"3475\"\u003eGTLS vials glow continuously without the need for batteries or maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3480\" data-end=\"3807\"\u003eEach \u003cstrong data-start=\"3485\" data-end=\"3528\"\u003ehour marker, hour hand, and minute hand\u003c\/strong\u003e contains a GTLS vial for \u003cstrong data-start=\"3554\" data-end=\"3592\"\u003eexceptional night-time readability\u003c\/strong\u003e. While the vials contain a small amount of radioactive gas, their total activity remains \u003cstrong data-start=\"3682\" data-end=\"3729\"\u003ewell below the 25 millicurie personal limit\u003c\/strong\u003e, as regulated by the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3751\" data-end=\"3804\"\u003eU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (10 CFR 30.15)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3809\" data-end=\"3855\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3813\" data-end=\"3853\"\u003eDesigned for Military \u0026amp; Tactical Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3857\" data-end=\"4165\"\u003eMWC developed these watches for a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3891\" data-end=\"3914\"\u003egovernment contract\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the requirement was to \u003cstrong data-start=\"3945\" data-end=\"3976\"\u003ewithstand long-term storage\u003c\/strong\u003e without the risk of dead batteries. 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